A. English & European Clock Makers Abbott, John Q. London. 1787-1800. Was tried and convicted for having made an agreement to go to Russia to follow his trade. Made longcase clocks veneered and inlaid with marquetry. Abbott, John I. London.1740. Son of Peter. Abbott, Peter. London. 1719. Abbott, Philip. London. Clockmakers’ Company. 1703. Abrahams, H.…
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Read moreSome of the techniques when cutting out fret patterns have always been the same techniques and methods used over the years when working with longcase clocks. I find them easy and most importantly faster when trying to make a living repairing or building new longcase clocks. Having cut out hundreds of fret patterns when working…
Read moreThe thing about making a longcase clock completely from scratch is you have to acquire a lot of skills, from engineering skills for making the movement, painting skills for the dial, and cabinet making skills for making the case. So to make a longcase clock that was constructed in the style and looked like the…
Read moreCase design is not such a formidable task as you may think; it can be done with a little research and the basic skills in technical drawing. If you covered this at school you’re already halfway there. Although there are advanced drawing programs you can use on computers today, we still use the old method…
Read moreMaking a longcase clock is probably one of the easiest pieces of furniture to make as there is no complicated jointing to contend with, but there is one or two point you must be aware of before you take on the task. 1. Buying Timber So you’re going to need timber but before you go…
Read moreGrandfather clocks or longcase clocks as they are known in the trade are one of the very few actual working antique pieces of furniture you can purchase today, but you must be aware that buying a clock that does not work can represent a real risk. With their mechanical movements which have most probably been…
Read moreThe making of clocks in Scotland was not recognized as a separate craft until about1640. In Aberdeen in 1618 there were but three clocks, “the Kirk Knok, Tolbooth Knok, and the College Knok, all out of repair because they are auld and worne and partlie for want of skilful men to attend them.” An eight day painted dial…
Read moreAntique Longcase clocks like antique artwork or other collectable items are so individual in nature that it is almost impossible to make a fixed valuation on them. Unlike motor vehicles there is no standard value list guide, antique clocks hopefully go up in value, whereas motorcars depreciate the moment you drive them off the sales…
Read more7 Steps To Take Before Moving Your Grandfather Clock Some time or other you will have to move your longcase clock whether it’s in the process of moving house or just time to clean behind the case and move it for decorating A lot of damage can be done by just picking the clock up…
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